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pharma - drharsh
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08-14-2010, 02:51 AM
a 40 yr old women taking medicines for headche frm long time and suddenly having acute pancreatitis , than due to which drug it happens?
a-aspirin b-acetaminophen c-ibuprofen d-codeine e-meperidine this was asked in my frnds real exam, me thinking of codeine?
08-14-2010, 03:01 AM
I think there has been cases of acute pancreatitis in both Codeine and acetaminophen. I think the question would have to provide a bit more detail
08-14-2010, 03:05 AM
Opioids (with the exception of meperidine )cause constraction of biliary tract SM which may lead to acute pancreatitis ,So agree with u on codeine which is moderate oioid analgesics used for her headaches
08-14-2010, 05:13 AM
oh thanks
@ peppino , no more details thanks guys
08-14-2010, 05:24 AM
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/codeine-side-effects.html
scroll down down.. Gastrointestinal Gastrointestinal side effects including nausea, vomiting, and constipation have been reported frequently. Severe constipation and ileus resulting in colonic perforation have also been reported. Four cases of acute pancreatitis have been reported Read more: http://www.drugs.com/sfx/codeine-side-ef...z0waQ0MqsU |
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